Intro

The Intro is the first scene shown to the player upon starting a new game of Hardcoded. HC is on the run from the police after escaping the family who originally bought her, reduced to cowering behind a dumpster on the outskirts of Pirta City as officers swarm outside the city limits. She is only saved from capture by Beryl, who stumbles across her and reveals the police cannot follow them into Gelcorp's territory. They take the opportunity to escape deeper into Pirta City, making their way to HC's apartment. HC has the option of sharing her bed with Beryl overnight - Beryl will gratefully take up the offer if given the option, as she is just as scared as HC.HC's dreams are troubled, filled with memories of her owners and feelings of self-doubt and dependence. When she wakes up, Beryl is already awake and offers to introduce her friends.